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    Lee Stempniak

    LeeStempniak

    • Right Wing
    • Birthdate
      4/2/1983
    • Birthplace
      West Seneca, NY
    • Draft Info
      2003: Rd 5, Pk 148 (STL)

    Stats

    • G
      203
    • A
      266
    • PTS
      469
    • +/-
      -31
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